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Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim Worldby Akbar S Ahmed
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Although there are over one billion Muslims in the world, and over ten million in the West, most discussions of Islam are based on clichés or outright prejudice. This lively and compelling book sets out to bridge the gulf of misunderstanding. Islam, argues Akbar Ahmed, does not mean the subordination of women, contempt for other religions, opposition to the modern world, or barbaric punishments for petty crimes. One cannot fully come to terms with modern Islam without understanding its sources and traditions. Synopsis:Aiming to bridge gulfs of misunderstanding of the Muslim world, the author of this guide to Islam argues that outsiders can understand the realities of Islamic tradition only through an awareness of its sources. The book starts with the life of Muhammad and the Qur'an's five pillars. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-243) and index. About the AuthorAkbars Ahmed is fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge, UK, and has been a visiting professor at Princeton and Harvard Universities. Table of ContentsThis is a compelling book--it goes a long way toward bridging the gulfs of misunderstanding that hinder most discussions of Islam. Introduction: Raising Questions * What is Islam? * The Challenge of the Past: Empires and Dynasties * When Worlds Collide: Muslim Nations and Western Modernity * Muslims as Minorities * Islam in the Age of the Western Media * Concluding Thoughts * Index What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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